Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge made history by beginning his Premier League career with penalty saves in his first two games.
The Philippines international denied Newcastle United a last-minute victory by shutting out Brazilian winger Kenedy's effort.
Further forward Sergio Aguero's treble against Huddersfield Town was his 13th in Manchester City colours, setting up the champions' 6-1 thumping of David Wagner's side.
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